Talladega's Kristi King named one of 50 Most Beautiful People in NASCAR

Kristi KingKristi King, who works as senior director of communications and consumer marketing at Talladega Superspeedway, has been named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in NASCAR by Sporting News.

The list -- which is available on newsstands or can be ordered in a special yearbook -- includes drivers Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards, TV reporters Shannon Spake and Marty Smith and actors such as Kevin Costner.

“Racing has allowed me to travel to places I may have never visited and has afforded me the chance to experience new opportunities," King said. "I love the fact that my job presents a new challenge every day; and it’s never the same old thing. I’ve met some of the most wonderful people who have become my very best friends. Racing isn’t just a job or a career, it’s a way of life.”